Master of Public Health

About the course

UNSW’s Master of Public Health builds advanced capability to improve population health through evidence-informed policy and practice. You’ll develop skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion and program evaluation, with opportunities to tailor study to your interests and professional goals. The program is designed for graduates and practitioners seeking leadership roles in public health. This is a Master coursework degree in Health Sciences. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across government, NGOs, hospitals and research institutes, contributing to disease prevention, health promotion and health system improvement. Career paths may include public health officer, epidemiology or surveillance roles, health policy adviser, program coordinator/evaluator, or health promotion specialist. The degree supports advancement into leadership and specialist practice in population health. This is a Master coursework degree in Health Sciences.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)